Delinquencies on consumer debt have fallen to pre-recession levels even though the amount owed continues to rise, Equixfax reported Tuesday. The credit-monitoring firm says only 1.2% of debts were unpaid after 90 days or more in the summer quarter.

The new polymer $20 bill will begin circulating on Wednesday. The bill pays tribute to the contributions and sacrifices of the Canadian Armed Forces. Click here to see a photo of the new plastic bill.